Description
A vibrant and flavorful Spicy Shrimp with Peach Salad recipe combining succulent, spice-coated shrimp cooked to perfection with a fresh, zesty peach and cucumber salad. This dish balances heat and sweetness, making it an ideal light yet satisfying meal served over rice or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Spices
- 1 lb. shrimp
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt (start here, add more as necessary)
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (add to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- a drizzle of honey (1 tsp to 1 tablespoon, to taste)
- a drizzle of avocado oil for cooking
Peach Salad
- 2 peaches, pitted and sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 an English cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 a shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2–3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced and zested (about 1 tablespoon juice, 1 teaspoon zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mint leaves (about 2 packed tablespoons)
- 2–3 teaspoons honey to finish (preferably hot honey)
- 1 avocado, cubed (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Peach Salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, cucumber, shallot, olive oil, lime juice and zest, salt, pepper, chopped mint leaves, and honey. Toss gently to blend flavors and set aside to let marinate while preparing the shrimp.
- Season Shrimp: In a separate bowl, toss the shrimp with smoked paprika, curry powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated with the spice mix.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a drizzle of avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side or until they turn opaque and are cooked through, avoiding overcooking to maintain tenderness.
- Finish Shrimp: Add a tablespoon of butter and a drizzle of honey to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss everything together to create a glossy, slightly sweet glaze and scrape up any browned bits from the pan, enhancing flavor.
- Serve: Plate the shrimp over a bed of rice or on its own, topped with a generous scoop of the peach salad. Optionally, add cubed avocado for extra creaminess and texture.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount based on your preferred spice level.
- Use hot honey if you want an additional spicy-sweet element.
- The avocado is optional but adds richness and balances the heat.
- Serve the dish with rice or your favorite grain to make it a full meal.
- Make sure not to overcook shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spicy shrimp, peach salad, summer recipe, quick dinner, shrimp recipe, fresh salad, spicy seafood
